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Good Quality Herbs

They should look, taste, and smell exactly as they do when they are fresh. And they should be effective. Here are some guidelines:

  1. Color: Dried herbs should remain almost the same color as they are when they are fresh. Leaves should be vivid, rich green and blossoms should be colorful. You may not know what the herb is like in its fresh state but you'll develop a knack for knowing once you've worked with herbs for a while.
  2. Scent: Herbs have distinctive odors. They should smell "strong" and not necessarily "good". Valerian for example smells kind of like dirty socks. Good quality valerian will smell like really dirty socks! Some herbs smell "green" and some like peppermint have that "minty" smell. All odors should be quite notable.
  3. Taste: Herbs should have a distinctive taste. You may not necessarily like the flavor, but you will need to judge the potency of the herb rather than the flavor. Is the tea distinctive and strong?
  4. Effect: Herbal remedies made from quality herbs and used properly are remarkably effective. If the herbs are of good quality, and you are using the right herbs, you should see results.

Our Herbs, Seeds and Spices are all in one pound bags and are arranged

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† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Nutritionists and other experts in the field of health hold a variety of views.  This index is not intended to diagnose or prescribe.  Included are the herbs we carry and their medicinal properties.  This does not constitute medical or professional advice, but rather information obtained from many books on herbs, and herbal remedies.  Any person making the decision to act upon this information is responsible for investigating and understanding the effects of their actions.  The information contained here comes mainly from 5 books: Herbal Healing for Women by Rosemary Gladstar,  The Little Herb Encyclopedia by Jack Ritchason, N.D.  The Green Pharmacy by James Duke, Ph. D, Back to Eden by Jethro Kloss, and The PDR for Herbal Medicines.